If you or someone you know needs HELP, we want you to have all of the resources you need. We have put together a list of at least one resource in every state that is doing their part to end trafficking and offer services to the ones who need it. See directly below. If you would like more information to help you gain knowledge on the truths of human sex trafficking, see Additional Resources at bottom of page.
FOR FACTS/UP TO DATE STATS, VISIT Polaris Project : POLARISPROJECT.ORG
United States Resources
CLICK BUTTONS BELOW for individual state resources.
Need Help? Need to Report?
To report suspected human trafficking: 1-866-347-2423
To get help from the local Human Trafficking Hotline (NM): 1-505-GET-FREE
To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Resources from HT Hotline, Polaris Project and Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT)
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
“Conversation with my daughter about human trafficking,” a HuffPost article by Stephanie Hepburn
NCMEC Fact Sheet on Child Sex Trafficking
Polaris Human Trafficking FAQs
“Risky Online Relationships” curriculum by Common Sense Media
“Charm Alarm” online quiz
“Child Trafficking in Ohio: A Guide for Parents” by Voice for Ohio’s Children
“Girls Like Us,” a memoir by Rachel Lloyd of GEMS
“Walking Prey: How America’s Youth are Vulnerable to Sex Slavery,” by Holly Austin Smith
2014 State Ratings on Human Trafficking Laws by Polaris
RESOURCES FOR TRUCKERS
Footage : You may use our three-minute training video trailer. However, the video may not be altered in any way. Credit must be given to Truckers Against Trafficking. Click here to view the video on DropBox and look for the Download option in the upper right corner.
TAT’s Programs: A link to the “What We Do” page, explaining our programs
LINKS TO CURRICULUM ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
“Empower Youth” program by iEmpathize
Global Centurion–curriculum for middle and high school students
“Prevention Project” by Richmond Justice Initiative–6 lesson curriculum for middle and high school students
Toolkits for many segments of the population provided by the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
“Bodies are Not Commodities” curriculum by the A21 Campaign
“Chosen” DVD curriculum by SharedHope
OTHER RESOURCES
“Freedom’s Journey: Understanding Human Trafficking,” an interactive site from the online MSW program at the University of Southern California
The Typology of Modern Slavery by Polaris
Únete a la Solución by Polaris: An awareness campaign entirely in Spanish directed toward empowering Latino and Hispanic communities to join the fight against human trafficking.
National Runaway Safeline: The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) serves as the federally designated nation hotline for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth, and provides 24/7 nationwide hotline (1-800-RUNAWAY) and online services (1800RUNAWAY.org). NRS’ Home Free service provides free Greyhound Lines bus tickets to qualifying runaway and homeless youth, as well as victims of trafficking ages 12-21.
Pimp Culture Glorification and Sex Trafficking: An article from Psychology Today